The forecast for Chicago predicts a sunny start, with storms and potential severe weather later in the week, including thunderstorms and limited risks of severe weather and flooding.

The Illinois Department of Public Health launches a Lyme Disease Awareness campaign, urging residents to prevent tick bites and promptly remove ticks to reduce disease risk.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul announced a multistate settlement with Amneal Pharmaceuticals over its role in the opioid crisis. The company will pay over $270 million and provide naloxone nasal spray.

Chicago is preparing for multiple parades this weekend with emergency management ensuring safety and traffic control, including Polish Constitution Day and Cinco de Mayo parades, along with the St. Jude Police Memorial March.

Santa's Village Amusement Park will open on May 12 and introduce a new ride, the North Pole Expedition, during the summer. The ride offers a Christmas-themed adventure and complements other modern updates to the park.

Three Illinois residents won $1 million each from the "$10 Million" scratch-off lottery game, with tickets sold in Chicago and Jacksonville. Retailers earned a $10,000 bonus for each winning ticket sold.

Apollo Health Inc. and its CEO, Brian J. Weinstein, agreed to pay $1 million to settle allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare for non-provided oversight services.

A man sexually abused a woman on Chicago Avenue in Chicago; police have released a suspect description and surveillance photos, urging public vigilance and caution.

Rivian Automotive receives $827 million in state incentives to expand its Illinois plant, a move that comes with a commitment to over 550 jobs and is fueled by high demand for its new R2 SUV.

An 89-year-old woman is suing GSK and Boehringer Ingelheim, claiming Zantac caused her cancer. The companies deny the allegations, citing lack of scientific proof.

A coalition in Chicago sues the city over denied protest permits ahead of the DNC, claiming their rights are stifled and questioning the city's preparedness for demonstrations.

Demolition began on the Thompson Center as Google commences its $280 million Chicago HQ project, maintaining the building's iconic atrium while updating its design. The "Snoopy in a Blender" sculpture will move to the Art Institute of Chicago.

Chicago union workers secured wage increases with CPS and the Park District, affecting 11,000 staff and advancing minimum salaries after successful negotiations.